Pet shop puppy sale ban considered by ministers

A ban on puppy sales by pet outlets and different third-party dealers in European nation is being thought of by the govt..

Under the proposals, individuals shopping for or adopting a dog would deal directly with a stockman or rehousing centre.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove aforesaid the set up would be examined as a part of a replacement package of measures geared toward driving up welfare standards.

Enhanced licensing conditions for breeders area unit already because of inherit force this year.

Under the new rules, breeders or sellers of dogs should be commissioned and can not be able to sell puppies and kittens below eight weeks previous.

Puppies should even be shown aboard their mother before a procurement is created, and - amid concern over on-line sales - purchases should be completed within the presence of the new owner.

'Puppy trade crisis'

Last year, the Department for atmosphere, Food associated Rural Affairs instructed a ban on third-party sales may lead to the creation of an bootleg market.

But the Dogs Trust welcome the government's latest thinking on the difficulty, that is subject to a consultation.

Paula Boyden, veterinary director for the Dogs Trust said: "If a ban was introduced currently, puppy farmers may exploit loopholes like setting themselves up as unregulated re-homing centres or sanctuaries.

"Licensing and examination of dog breeders and sellers should even be stronger to confirm that everybody concerned within the trade is on the radiolocation of native authorities."

RSPCA deputy chief govt Chris waggonwright aforesaid:

"We have perpetually said that associate finish to 3rd party sales alone wouldn't be enough to finish the puppy trade crisis, and that we area unit happy that this can be being checked out aboard increased licensing conditions for breeders."